Test Technician-Lead

Job Description Summary

The Lead Test Technician shall provide technical guidance and training to Test Technicians. He or she will also play a key role in the development of lab process improvement as well as implementation of new equipment and procedures. Additional duties include the performance of final inspection and testing of high voltage switch gear, including a variety of electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical tests to ensure product functions according to specifications and standards or to determine cause of product failure.

• Responsible for the training and development of routine test technicians. Ensures that inspection and testing activities are carried out in accordance with procedures and specifications. Maintains quality control objectives complementary to policies and procedures.
• Tests functional performance of circuit breakers, including electrical and mechanical functions, leak tests, high voltage tests, and visual and dimensional inspections.
• Performs mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms. Compares results with specifications, records test data with computerized equipment, and prints test results. Performs electrical trouble‑shouting and simple repairs (including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components).
• May be required to support production during more extensive repair procedures. Analyzes test results for defective units to determine cause of failure.
• Establishes reports on nonconforming products. Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Calibrates test instruments according to specifications. Introduces and evaluates Lab process improvements including procedural and equipment introductions or enhancements as well as safety programs.
• Serves as liaison between R&D and Routine Test Lab for introduction of new products.
• Assists in the development of processes for improved data recording, compilation, and reporting including incident documentation and Lab performance metrics.
• Serves as primary technical role and source of reference for Routine Test Lab with respect to advanced devices and equipment, troubleshooting, and complicated applications and configurations.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in an engineering or technical field and (5) five or more years related test experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.